PEWG Discerned Priorities 2026-2028

Some good news from the Parliamentary Engagement Working Group (PEWG). There will be four new members joining the committee in 2026 and the priorities for 2026-2028 have been agreed, and can be seen on the website among QiS papers for 5 November. If you would like to receive updates about the work of PEWG please contact the Parliamentary Engagement Officer Lucy le Roux (LucyR [at] quaker.org.uk) and she will add you to the distribution list for her bi-weekly email update. 

The overarching priority is supporting truth and integrity: the feedback from Friends across Scotland seems to endorse how we approach our work, but is also a good reminder about the importance of seeking out and encouraging courageous truthfulness in politics, especially in the context of a rise in extremism and divisiveness. (truth and integrity). This concern includes speaking out for freedom of expression and assembly where these are under increasing restriction.

Climate Justice
Likely focus points:
1. Supporting continued loss and damage funding (equality; sustainability)
2. Continuing to ask for truthfulness in climate policy (truth and integrity)

Peacebuilding
Likely focus points:
1. Continued discussions over Scottish Enterprise funding for arms/components (peace; truth
and integrity)
2. Advocacy where opportunities arise to support ongoing development of Peace Education
principles (peace; equality)

Economic justice
Likely focus points:
1. Relates to climate justice - keeping equality and simplicity in mind when advocating on
climate policy (fuel poverty, sustainable economy)
2. Working closely with the Community Justice Working Group on advocacy openings (equality)